18^th January 2010

Equity Index

Overview

Last week the S&P 500 future closed down slightly after a negative reaction to JP Morgan’s earnings and a weak Michigan figure resulted in a pronounced sell off on Friday afternoon. This week all eyes will be on earnings again as many financial and blue chips release their latest figures. (more...)

7^th December 2009

Equity Index

Overview

Last week the S&P 500 future rallied as the fears surrounding the Dubai debt situation dissipated, with new yearly highs posted on Wednesday and Thursday. The release of the payrolls report on Friday resulted in an initial spike in world equity markets before the strengthening of the USD caused an almost full retracement. (more...)

23^rd November 2009

Equity Index

Overview

Last Monday the S&P 500 future posted fresh yearly highs hitting 1112.25 before struggling for the rest of the week, finally giving up all the gains achieved on Friday, to end the week almost flat. In Europe equity indices struggled in comparison with both the DAX 30 and Eurostoxx 50 failing to post new yearly highs before losing a lot of ground on Thursday and Friday to finish significantly down on the week.  (more...)